ENGLISH DATA PROJECTOR MODEL XD221U-ST. User Manual. This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.

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1 EN DATA PROJECTOR MODEL XD221U-ST User Manual ENGLISH This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.

2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUT- LET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE: SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. WARNING Use the attached specified power supply cord. If you use another power supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. Use the attached RGB cable and the shielded LAN cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limits of an FCC Class B device. This apparatus must be grounded. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE. CAUTION Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. The attached power cord is to be used exclusively for this product. Never use it for other products. When using the projector in Europe: COMPLIANCE NOTICE This Projector complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 2004/108/EC "EMC Directive" and 2006/95/EC "Low Voltage Directive". The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen at a level that gains proper operation in residential areas, on business and light industrial premises and on small-scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the buildings. All places of operation are characterized by their connection to the public low voltage power supply system. WARNING Use the attached RGB cable and the shielded LAN cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limits of an EN55022 Class B device. Please follow WARNING instructions. Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only. This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10 Information for users and Annex IV, and/or to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users and Annex II. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury (0,0005%), Cd: cadmium (0,002%), Pb: lead (0,004%) In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products, batteries and accumulators. Please, dispose of this equipment, batteries and accumulators correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in! EN-2

3 Contents Important safeguards...4 Overview...6 Remote control...8 Installation...9 Basic connections...10 Preparation...12 Basic operation...13 Menu operation...16 Image adjustment...23 Advanced features...25 Lamp replacement...27 Troubleshooting...29 Indicators...32 Specifications...33 ENGLISH Declaration of Conformity Model Number : XD221U-ST Trade Name : MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Responsible party : Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA U.S.A Telephone number : +1-(949) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trademark, Registered trademark Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. DLP TM, Digital Micromirror Device, DMD, and BrilliantColor TM are all trademarks of Texas Instruments. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks, trademarks, or trade names of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. EN-3

4 Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Instructions All operating instructions must be followed. 5. Cleaning Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments and equipment Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury. 7. Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water. 8. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the projector. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 12. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock. 13. Objects and liquids Never push objects of any kind through openings of this projector as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector. 14. Servicing Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 15. Damage requiring service Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the projector. (c) If the projector does not operate normally after you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to its normal operation. (d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. (e) If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. (f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 16. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or parts having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 17. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repair to this projector, ask the service technician to perform safety checks determining that the projector is in a safe operating condition. 18. Precaution on using Soft Case or carrying the projector The tip of the projection lens of the projector protrudes. Therefore, be sure to put Lens Cap on the lens for protection when carrying the projector or when placing it in Soft Case. Soft case An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 9. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, ensuring reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or bookcase. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to. 10. Power sources This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your appliance dealer or local power company. 11. Power-cord protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and points where they exit from the appliance. Do not put the power cord under a carpet. Lens cap EN-4

5 WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It may cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock. Except as specifically explained in User Manual, do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Please contact your dealer when you want to fix, adjust, or inspect the projector. Do not modify the projector. It can lead to fire or electric shock. Do not keep using the damaged projector. If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is damaged, unplug the projector and contact your dealer for inspection. It may lead to fire if you keep using the damaged projector. Do not face the projection lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. Use correct voltage. If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fire. Do not place the projector on uneven surface. Place the projector on a level and stable surface only. Do not look into the lens when the projector is operating. It may hurt your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when the projector is on. Do not unplug the power cord during operation. It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or other trouble. Wait for the fan to stop before unplugging the power cord. Do not touch the air outlet grilles and bottom plate. Do not touch them or put other equipment close to the air outlet grilles because they become hot during operation. The heated air outlet grilles and bottom plate may cause injury or damage to other equipment. Also, do not put the projector on a desk that is easily affected by heat. Do not look into the air outlet grilles when projector is operating. Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of them and hurt your eyes. Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles. If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the projector, causing deterioration in the projector quality and fire. Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols near the projector. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown because the temperature inside the projector rises very high while the lamp is illuminating. Do not use the projector with condensation on it. It can lead to breakdown or other failure. Place of installation For safety s sake, do not use the projector at any place subjected to high temperature and high humidity. Please maintain an operating temperature, humidity, and altitude as specified below. Operating temperature: between +41 F (+5 C) and +95 F (+35 C) Operating humidity: between 30% and 90% Never put any heat-producing device under the projector to prevent the projector from being overheated. Do not install the projector at a place that is unstable or subject to vibration. Do not install the projector near any equipment that produces a strong magnetic field. Also refrain from installing the projector near any cable carrying a large amount of current. Place the projector on a solid, vibration-free surface. Otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury or damage. Do not stand the projector on its end. It may fall, causing serious injury or damage. Slanting the projector more than ±10 (right and left) or ±15 (front and rear) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp. Do not place the projector near air-conditioning unit, heater, or humidifier to avoid hot or moist air to the exhaust and ventilation hole of the projector. Be sure to use this projector at an altitude of less than 1500 meters. Lamp replacement Be sure to use the lamp attachment unit designed specifically for this projector when replacing the lamp with a new one. Lamp fragments may fall from the inside if the lamp were broken. ENGLISH COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio / TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user s authority to operate this equipment. COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. EN-5

6 Overview FOCUS ring 2 Control panel 3 Air inlet grille 4 Remote control sensor (Front) 5 Air outlet grille 6 Terminal board 7 Speaker 8 Adjustment feet 9 Lock bar 10 Lamp cover Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. 5 6 Control panel 1 Power button 2 SOURCE button Each press of this button enables the input source to switch in the following order: COMPUTER 1, COM- PUTER 2, VIDEO, and S-VIDEO. 3 STATUS indicator 4 POWER indicator Terminal board EN Power jack 2 COMPUTER IN terminal (1, 2) (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) 3 MONITOR OUT terminal (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) 4 Remote control sensor (Rear) 5 AUDIO IN-1 terminal (Mini jack) 6 AUDIO IN-2 terminal (Mini jack) 7 AUDIO OUT terminal (Mini jack) 8 S-VIDEO terminal 9 VIDEO terminal 10 SERIAL (RS-232C) terminal (Mini DIN) 11 Kensington Lock 12 LAN terminal (RJ-45) Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. Please contact Kensington Technology Group below. Kensington Technology Group 2855 Campus Drive San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A. Phone: +1- (650) Fax: +1- (650)

7 Overview (continued) Bottom side 1 Adjustment feet ENGLISH Remote control This model does not have these functions. ON MAGNIFY KEYSTONE MENU AV MUTE VIEWER UNPLUG WIRELESS VOL ENTER 1 COMPUTER 2 STANDBY UP DOWN DVI ASPECT PAGE POSITION FREEZE VIDEO S-VIDEO 8 9 This model does not have these functions ON button 2 MAGNIFY button 3 VOLUME UP, DOWN buttons 4 KEYSTONE button 5 MENU button Two types of MENU display are equipped. QUICK MENU appears on the screen when pressing MENU button. In addition, DETAIL MENU appears when selecting DETAIL MENU in this MENU and pressing ENTER button. 6 ENTER button 7 AV (Audio/Video) MUTE button 8 OFF button 9 ASPECT button 10 POSITION button 11 Direction buttons 12 FREEZE button 13 VIDEO, S-VIDEO buttons 14 COMPUTER (1, 2) buttons The UP and DOWN buttons are used in the KEY- STONE adjustment in addition to the volume control. EN-7

8 Remote control Battery installation Use two (AA, R6) size batteries. 1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow. 2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -). Load the batteries from - spring side, and make sure to set them tightly. 3. Replace the back cover. Caution: Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion. Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used. Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. Batteries may explode if misused. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Be sure to handle the battery according to the instructions. Load the battery with its positive (+) and negative (-) sides correctly oriented as indicated on the remote control. Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets. Remove the battery, if the remote control is not used for a long time. Do not combine a new battery with an old one. If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water. If the solution comes in contact with your eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor. Operation range (of the remote control) The maximum operation distance of the remote control is about 10 m (or about 32 feet) when the remote control is pointed at the remote control sensor of the projector. When the remote control is pointed to the screen, the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen should be 5 m or less. However, the operation distance varies depending on the type of the screen used. Reception angle (vertical) Reception angle (horizontal) Reception angle (vertical), ceiling mount Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or fluorescent. Keep a distance at least 2 m (6.5 feet) between the remote control sensor and the fluorescent light to ensure correct operation of the remote control. Inverted fluorescent light, if located near the projector, may interfere the remote control. When you use the remote control too close to the remote control sensor, the remote control may not work correctly. EN-8

9 Installation Layout of the projector Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection W ENGLISH L : Between the screen and the front edge of the projector Hd : Height of the projected image Screen Diagonal size Width : W Height : H Distance from the screen : L Hd inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch cm The above figures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Front projection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer. The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location. Rear projection Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer. When using the projector mounted on the ceiling, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR INVERT. See page 20. When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, images may appear darker than those projected in the case of tabletop mounting. This isn t a product malfunction. Ceiling Mount Installation If you wish to install the projector using a ceiling mount, please use the screw holes as the illustration shows. Screws are not included. Please obtain the appropriate screws for your type of ceiling. (M4 diameter) It is recommended that you keep a reasonable space between the bracket and the projector to allow for proper heat distribution. For rear projection, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR. See page 20. Caution: Placing the projector directly on a carpet impairs ventilation by the fans, causing damage or failure. Put a hard board under the projector to facilitate ventilation. Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 20 inch) away from the wall to prevent the air inlet grille and the air outlet grilles that emit hot air from being blocked. Do not use the projector in the following locations and manners, which may cause fire or electric shock. In a dusty or humid place. In a sideways or upside-down position. Near a heater. In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen. In direct sunlight. Where the temperature rises high, such as in a closed car. Where the temperature is lower than +41 F (or +5 C) or higher than +95 F (or +35 C ). Do not apply force to the lens, because the lens may be damaged. Be sure to use this projector at an altitude of less than 1500 meters. EN-9

10 Basic connections This projector can be connected with various devices such as a VCR, video camera, videodisc player, and personal computer that have analog RGB output connectors. Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. Plug in the power cords of the projector and the connected devices firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the plug. Do not pull the cord. When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be affected by their interference. See the owner s guide of each device for details about its connections. Projector + AV device S-VIDEO IN (option) VIDEO IN (option) AUDIO IN (option) to audio output (L) VCR, etc. to audio output (R) to Video output Match the colors of the video and audio plugs on the Audio cable with those of the terminals. Speaker output is mono. Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y, CB, CR). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use the COMPUTER IN terminal. DVD player or HDTV decoder Audio cable (option) to S-video output to audio output BNC - RCA connector (option) No connection B R Mini D-SUB 15-pin - BNC conversion cable (option) COMPUTER IN The terminal s names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected. The terminal s names vary depending on the connected devices. Use a Mini D-SUB 15-pin - BNC conversion cable for connection. Image may not be projected correctly with some DVD players. When connecting a HDTV decoder having RGB output terminals, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL menu. EN-10

11 Basic connections (continued) Projector + Computer For computer with Mini D-SUB RGB cable for PC ENGLISH COMPUTER IN Computer to monitor port AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT Audio cable (option) RGB cable for PC (option) Necessary when outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector. PC audio cable (option) to PC audio output For analog connection: 1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN terminal (1, 2) of the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the RGB cable to the monitor port of the computer. For monitor connection: Connect the RGB cable from the monitor to the MONITOR OUT terminal of the projector. Images may not be displayed correctly depending on the type of the input signal. See the instruction manual of the monitor. Signals are coming from the COMPUTER IN terminal (1 or 2) of the projector. When STANDBY MODE is set to "LOW", MONITOR OUT is not output during the STANDBY state. When STANDBY MODE is set to "STANDARD", the signals from COMPUTER IN-1 are output during the STANDBY state. When signals are coming from both COMPUTER IN terminals (1, 2), images are projected from the terminal (1 or 2) currently or last selected in the projector's menu. When you use a longer RGB cable instead of the provided cable, the image may not be projected correctly. Some computers require additional connectors or analog RGB output adapters to be connected with this projector. Contact your dealer for further information. This projector uses stereo mini jack for its audio input. Check the type of the audio output terminal of the connected computer and prepare a proper cable for connection. Some computers don t have the audio output terminal. Speaker output is mono. When the audio cable is connected to the AUDIO OUT terminal, the speaker output is muted. For Macintosh If your Macintosh has no video port, a monitor output adapter is required. Contact your dealer for further information. Some Macintoshes require a MAC adapter for the RGB cable for connection with this projector. Contact your dealer for further information. About DDC The COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 terminal of this projector complies with the DDC 1/2B standard. When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this terminal, the computer will automatically load the information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate images. After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, plug the power cord of the projector in the wall outlet first, and then boot up the computer. EN-11

12 Preparation Preparation for projection 1. To protect the projector during transportation, protective tapes are adhered to the terminal board of the projector. Please remove the protective tapes before use. Protective Tapes Install the screen on a flat wall at 90 degrees to the floor. Slanting the projector more than ±10 (right and left) or ±15 (front and rear) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp. You can tilt the projector up to 8 degrees using the adjustment feet only. Images may not be projected in a shape of a regular rectangle or with its aspect ratio 4:3, depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen. To correct vertical keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control to display KEYSTONE, and adjust the image by pressing the VOLUME, button. In the following cases: 2. Attach the provided power cord to the projector. 3. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. 4. Remove the lens cap. Warning: Do not look into the lens directly when the projector is on. The lens cap is for protecting the lens. If you leave the lens cap on the lens with the projector turned on, it may be deformed because of heat build-up. Remove the lens cap when you turn on the projector. One of power cords for the U.S., Europe and U.K. is provided appropriately. This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not remove the grounding pin from the power plug. If the power plug doesn t fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet. In case that the power cord for the U.S is provided with this projector, never connect this cord to any outlet or power supply using other voltages or frequencies than rated. If you want to use a power supply using other voltage than rated, prepare an appropriate power cord separately. Use V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire or electric shock. Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to prevent damage to the power cord. If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer for replacement because it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power cord is modified or altered, it may cause fire or electric shock. Caution: Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord. Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock. Adjustment of the projection angle For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector. Using the adjustment feet (front) 1. Tilt up the projector to the appropriate angle. 2. Rotate the adjustment feet (front) for fine adjustment. Press the button. Press the button. When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated. Note that this value doesn t mean a projection angle. The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on the installation conditions. When the keystone adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes may appear or straight lines may bend in images with complicated patterns. They are not due to product malfunctions. Noise may appear on the screen during the keystone adjustment because of the type of the video signal being projected and the setting values of the keystone adjustment. In such cases, set the keystone adjustment values in the range where the image is displayed without noise. When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input signal. EN-12

13 Basic operation 4 FOCUS 3 ON MAGNIFY STANDBY ASPECT 1, 2 ENGLISH UP VOL PAGE KEYSTONE DOWN MENU POSITION ENTER AV MUTE FREEZE VIEWER UNPLUG 1 COMPUTER 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO 5 5 3, 1, 2 WIRELESS DVI Power-on 1. Turn on the device connected to the projector first. 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. The POWER indicator lights up. If the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before the projector is cooled down completely after use, the fans may start rotating when the power cord is plugged in next time and the POWER button may not function. In this case, wait for the fans to stop and press the POWER button to light the indicator. 3. Press the POWER button on the control panel or the ON button on the remote control. It may take about one minute for the lamp to light up. The lamp occasionally fails to light up. Wait a few minutes and try to light the lamp again. After the POWER button is pressed, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product malfunction. Regardless of the setting of LAMP MODE in the INSTALLA- TION menu, the STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. The LAMP MODE is set to either STANDARD or LOW depending on the setting last selected, and you cannot switch the LAMP MODE in about one minute after the lamp is on. Condition Indicator STATUS POWER Stand-by - Red When the lamp is on. Green Green If the lamp exceptionally turned off due to the power interruption or voltage drop, it can happen that the lamp does not turn on even if you switch again the power supply on. In that case, please pull the electric cord out of the consent and put it again in the consent about 10 minutes later. Do not cover the lens with the lens cap while the lamp is on. The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, images may appear dark and no commands are accepted. By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon. Replace the lamp when the STATUS indicator blinks red. (See page 29 and 32.) Images may not be projected with good quality in an extremely hot or cold environment. (This is not a product malfunction.) In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage breaker to supply the power to the projector. If you do not have such outlet, ask your dealer to install it. 4. Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring. 5. Choose your desired external input source using the SOURCE or COMPUTER or VIDEO button. Each press of SOURCE button of the Control Panel enables the input source to switch in the following order: COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, VIDEO, and S-VIDEO. When pressing COMPUTER (1 or 2), VIDEO, or S-VIDEO button on the remote control, the input source switches directly as the button pressed. The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. The selected signal format is displayed on the screen. The SOURCE, COMPUTER and VIDEO buttons don t function while the menu is being displayed. When COMPUTER is chosen as the source, images supplied from the computer may flicker. Press the or button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs. To avoid permanently imprinting a fixed image onto your projector, please do not display the same stationary images for long period. When fine streaks are seen on projected images This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace the screen or displace the focus a little. EN-13

14 Basic operation (continued) Power-off Use the following procedure to turn off the projector. The lamp may deteriorate if the projector is powered off and on repeatedly within 30 minutes after the lamp is lighted. 1. Press the POWER button on the control panel or the STANDBY button on the remote control. The message "POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN" appears on the screen. To cancel, press any button except the POWER button. (Some buttons on the remote control don t function for cancel.) 2. Press the POWER button on the control panel or the STANDBY button on the remote control within 10 seconds again. The lamp will go out and the STATUS indicator will start blinking. Though the lamp goes out at this second press of the POWER button (or STANDBY button), the air outlet fans continue operating for one minute to cool down the lamp. The STATUS indicator will stop blinking. After stopping the air outlet fans, if the temperature inside the set is still high, the temperature sensor detects it and then the air outlet fans may start again. 3. Unplug the power cord. The POWER indicator will go out. If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button (or ON button). If the lamp doesn t light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button (or ON button) two or three times. If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp. Notice: When storing the projector in the carrying case, the lens should face up. Instant Shut Down You don't have to wait for the cooling fan to cease operation after powering off the projector. You can unplug the power cord right after the projector is powered off. Don't shut down the projector while the STATUS indicator is blinking after the lamp lights up because the lamp's life may be shortened. Don't turn the projector back on right after shutting it down because the lamp's life may be shortened. (Wait about 10 minutes before turning the projector back on.) Before shutting down the projector, be sure to close the menu screen. If you shut down the projector without closing the menu, the setting data of the menu may not be saved. POSITION button When the image isn t projected in the right position with COMPUTER selected as the input source, follow the procedure below. 1. Project a bright image such as the "Recycle Bin" window on the full screen. 2. If the screen saver is running, turn it off. 3. Press the POSITION button. If the image is still not in the right position, adjust the image position using the SIGNAL menu. See page 22. Volume from the speaker Press the VOLUME or button to change the volume from the speaker. The volume control bar will appear on the screen. The volume control bar will disappear about 10 seconds after the VOLUME button is released. The VOLUME buttons don t function while the menu selection bar or the menu is being displayed. When a high-level audio signal, such as a DVD audio signal, is supplied to the AUDIO IN terminal, the output from the speaker may be distorted. AV mute The video and audio signals are temporarily muted when the AV MUTE button is pressed. To cancel muting, press the AV MUTE button again. Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal. How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button. Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from NORMAL to 16:9, to FULL, and back to NOR- MAL. With the FEATURE menu: (See page 21 for menu setting.) 1. Display the FEATURE menu. 2. Select ASPECT by pressing the or button. 3. Select your desired aspect ratio by pressing the or button. When 16:9 is selected. 4. Press the ENTER button. 5. Select your desired position (CENTER, UPPER or LOWER) by pressing the or button. To cancel the menu: 6. Press the MENU button. FEATURE ASPECT opt. VOLUME 10 NORMAL When a 16:9 image is kept displayed for a long time before displaying 4:3 image, the afterimages of the black bars may appear on the 4:3 image screen. Consult your dealer in this case. Caution: After using the projector, wait one minute for the air outlet fans to stop in normal use. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. The lamp can t be lit again for one minute after turned off for safety purpose. It will take another one minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes out, and then press the POWER button. The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the projector rises. When the temperature around the projector rises high, the sign "TEMPERATURE!!" blinks red on the screen. If the temperature stays high, the lamp will go out automatically. Do not display a still picture for a long time because the afterimages may persist on the screen. EN-14

15 Basic operation (continued) Wall Screen This function is to reproduce natural color tones when images are projected directly onto a screen or wall surface. You can select from BEIGE, LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT GREEN, PINK, BLACK BOARD, WHITE BOARD, and OFF, to match the color of the screen or wall to be used for projection. 1. Display the INSTALLATION menu. (See page 20 for more details.) ENGLISH opt. INSTALLATION WALL SCREEN LAMP MODE BEIGE STANDARD 2. Press the or button to select WALL SCREEN. 3. Press the or button to select the color closest to that of the screen on which images are projected. When the GAMMA mode setting is changed, images may not be displayed correctly. When OFF or BLACK BOARD/WHITE BOARD is selected, the density cannot be adjusted. When WHITE BOARD is selected, BrilliantColor TM in the Color Enhancer menu of the Image menu cannot be used. Additionally, Theater in the Color Enhancer menu of the Image menu has no effect and is automatically canceled when WHITE BOARD is selected. 4. Press the ENTER button. LIGHT BLUE 1 5. Press the or button to adjust the density of the selected color. When connecting to a laptop computer: When this projector is connected to a laptop computer, there may be times when images may not be projected. When it occurs, set the computer so that it can output signals externally. The procedure varies across computers in use. See the instruction manual of your computer. EN-15

16 Menu operation As one of the two types of MENU display, following QUICK MENU appears on the screen when pressing MENU button on the remote control. In addition, DETAIL MENU (See page 18) appears when selecting DETAIL MENU in this MENU and pressing ENTER button. Comparing QUICK MENU with DETAIL MENU, if the contents in those two menus are same each other, the functions in those two menus are same as well. To close QUICK MENU or DETAIL MENU, press MENU button when MENU is displayed. QUICK MENU * Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. QUICK MENU COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. PRESENTATION STANDARD THEATER USER ±30 ±30 STANDARD LOW HIGH USER SHARPNESS *1 ±5 LAMP MODE ASPECT STANDARD, LOW NORMAL, 16:9, FULL USER MENU SELECT USER MENU DETAIL MENU COLOR TINT CLOSED CAPTION WALL SCREEN STANDBY MODE AUDIO INPUT IMAGE REVERSE MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE WXGA LANGUAGE OK INFORMATION LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE *2 *1 Not available with certain signals *2 Not available when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal. QUICK MENU Basic operation Several settings can be adjusted using the menu. Example : Contrast setting 1. Press the MENU button. QUICK MENU 2. Press the ENTER button (or button). QUICK MENU COLOR ENHANCER 3. Press the or button to select CONTRAST. CONTRAST 4. Press the or button to adjust the contrast. CONTRAST 5. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times. When the button doesn t function, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again. After selecting the items marked with, press the ENTER button EN-16

17 Menu operation (continued) Menu Options Set the following options provided in the respective menus. 1. QUICK MENU Menu option Setting Feature description Automatically sets an optimal color balance based on the input signal. Use this setting for most cases. COLOR ENHANCER PRESENTATION Makes projected images bright and crisp. STANDARD Makes projected images look natural. THEATER Makes projected images soft and smooth. Best suited for movies. USER Reflected by the value set in IMAGE menu. (See page 23.) CONTRAST ±30 Adjusts the contrast of projected images. (See page 23.) BRIGHTNESS ±30 Adjusts the brightness of projected images. (See page 23.) COLOR TEMP. 4 options Adjusts the color temperature. You cannot select this setting when WALL SCREEN in the INSTALLATION menu is set to a setting other than OFF. (See page 23.) SHARPNESS ±5 Adjusts the sharpness of projected images. (See page 23.) LAMP MODE ASPECT USER MENU SELECT USER MENU DETAIL MENU STANDARD LOW NORMAL 16:9 FULL Select this setting when you want to view images in a well-lit room. Select this setting when you want to view images at a moderate light intensity. The operating sound is consequently reduced, and the lamp lifetime becomes longer. When this mode is switched, projected images may flicker. If this mode is frequently switched, the lamp may be deteriorated. Automatically sets the aspect ratio in relative to the input signal. Use this setting for most cases. Selects a desired screen position for anamorphically squeezed or horizontally compressed images stored on DVD disks. Select this setting when you want to project images in the full screen. Displays the menu item selected in SELECT USER MENU. Select the item to display in USER MENU. Moves to DETAIL MENU. QUICK MENU COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. SHARPNESS LAMP MODE ASPECT USER MENU SELECT USER MENU DETAIL MENU 0 0 STANDARD 0 STANDARD NORMAL COLOR OK ENGLISH You cannot adjust COLOR TEMP. when WALL SCREEN is set to other than OFF. When COLOR ENHANCER is switched, projected images may be distorted. By default, the LAMP MODE is set to STANDARD. The LAMP MODE is set to either STANDARD or LOW depending on the setting last selected, and you cannot switch the LAMP MODE in about one minute after the lamp is on. 2. INFORMATION menu Menu option LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FRE- QUENCY SYNC. TYPE Feature description This menu shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated assuming that LAMP MODE is LOW. When the LAMP MODE is STANDARD, this menu shows a longer lamp operating time than the actual time. (See page 28 for the interval of lamp replacement.) When the lamp operating time is 0 to 10 hours, "0H" is displayed. When the lamp operating time exceeds 10 hours, the actual hours are displayed. When the lamp operating time reaches 3750 hours, the bar turns yellow. When it reaches 4750 hours, the bar turns red. (The lamp lifetime is 5000 hours.) Indicates the name of the terminal to which the currently projected video signal is being input. Indicates the resolution of the currently projected video signal. Indicates the vertical frequency of the currently projected video signal. Indicates the horizontal frequency of the currently projected video signal. Indicates the type of the sync signal for the currently projected video signal. INFORMATION R G B H V LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE 0 H COMPUTER2 1024x Hz KHz 5wire EN-17

18 Menu operation (continued) DETAIL MENU * Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER PRESENTATION STANDARD THEATER USER GAMMA MODE BrilliantColor TM RGB-COLOR RGB-TINT DYNAMIC, NATURAL, DETAIL 0-10 ±10 ±10 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. COLOR *1 TINT *1 SHARPNESS *1 ADVANCED MENU ±30 ±30 STANDARD LOW HIGH USER ±10 ±10 ±5 OK CONTRAST R CONTRAST G CONTRAST B BRIGHTNESS R BRIGHTNESS G BRIGHTNESS B NOISE REDUCTION *1 CTI *1 INPUT LEVEL CLOSED CAPTION *1 ±30 ±30 ±30 ±30 ±30 ±30 ON, OFF ON, OFF ±5 OFF, CC1, CC2 INSTALLATION WALL SCREEN LAMP MODE STANDBY MODE AUDIO INPUT POWER ON POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR IMAGE REVERSE LAMP TIME RESET BEIGE LIGHT BLUE LIGHT GREEN PINK BLACK BOARD WHITE BOARD OFF STANDARD, LOW STANDARD, LOW, AUDIO 1, AUDIO 2, MIX AU1 ON, OFF OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 min ON, OFF BLUE, BLACK OFF, MIRROR, INVERT, MIRROR INVERT OK AU2 FEATURE ASPECT PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE *3 VIDEO SIGNAL *5 WXGA *2 SETUP *1 LANGUAGE RESET ALL NORMAL 16:9 CENTER, UPPER, LOWER FULL DISPLAY INPUT, MENU ACCESS LOCK 1 (upper left), 2 (lower right) UNLOCK, OFF, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 4.43NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60 OFF,, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 768RB, 1360 x 768, 1366 x 768, OFF, 3.75%, 7.5% OK OK OK, SVENSKA, POLSKI SIGNAL HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC. *1 *2 TRACKING *2 COMPUTER INPUT *2 OVER SCAN HOLD *2 USER , RGB, YCBCR/YPBPR % OFF ON OK *4 *4 *4 *4 BEGIN END CLAMP POSITION *2 CLAMP WIDTH *2 VERT. SYNC LPF *1 *2 SHUTTER (U) SHUTTER (L) SHUTTER (LS) SHUTTER (RS) , OFF ON, OFF INFORMATION LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE *2 *1 Not available with certain signals *2 Not available when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal. *3 Available only when the input signal is TV60, TV50, 480i, or 576i. *4 The range that can be specified varies across input signals. *5 Available only when the input signal is from the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN terminal. EN-18

19 Menu operation (continued) Basic operation Several settings can be adjusted using the menu. Example : Auto power off time setting 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the DETAIL MENU and press the ENTER button (or button). 5. Press the or button to select POWER OFF. POWER ON POWER OFF OFF OFF 6. Press the or button to adjust the auto power off time. ENGLISH opt. IMAGE 3. Press the or button to select INSTALLATION. opt. INSTALLATION 4. Press the ENTER button (or button). POWER ON POWER OFF 30min 7. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times. When the button doesn t function, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again. After selecting the items marked with, press the ENTER button. OFF opt. INSTALLATION WALL SCREEN BEIGE Menu Options Set the following options provided in the respective menus. 1. IMAGE menu Menu option Setting Feature description Automatically sets an optimal color balance based on the input signal. Use this setting for most cases. COLOR ENHANCER PRESENTATION Makes projected images bright and crisp. STANDARD Makes projected images look natural. THEATER Makes projected images soft and smooth. Best suited for movies. USER Adjusts the gamma curve, color intensity, or balance. (See page 23.) CONTRAST ±30 Adjusts the contrast of projected images. (See page 23.) BRIGHTNESS ±30 Adjusts the brightness of projected images. (See page 23.) COLOR TEMP. COLOR ±10 4 options Adjusts the color temperature. You cannot select this setting when WALL SCREEN in the INSTALLATION menu is set to a setting other than OFF. (See page 23.) Adjusts the color tone of projected images. (See page 23.) You cannot select this setting when the COMPUTER1 or COMPUTER2 is selected as the input source. TINT ±10 Adjusts the color tint of projected images. (See page 23.) You can select this setting only when NTSC is selected as the input signal. SHARPNESS ±5 Adjusts the sharpness of projected images. (See page 23.) ADVANCED MENU OK NOISE REDUCTION ON/OFF Reduces noise of projected images when the input signal is noisy. CTI ON/OFF Corrects smeared color borders. INPUT LEVEL ±5 CLOSED CAPTION OFF CC1/CC2 Adjusts the input level of analog video signals. The input level of the video signal varies across devices to which the projector is connected. A high input level causes projected images to appear solid white, and a low input level causes projected images to appear dark. Does not display captions. Displays captions. opt. IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 ADVANCED MENU OK opt. IMAGE ADVANCED MENU NOISE REDUCTION ON CTI ON INPUT LEVEL 0 CLOSED CAPTION OFF IMAGE ADVANCED menu You cannot adjust TINT when the TV50 (PAL, SECAM) signal is inputted. You cannot adjust COLOR TEMP. when WALL SCREEN is set to other than OFF. When COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 is selected, COLOR and TINT do not work. When COLOR ENHANCER is switched, projected images may be distorted. Captions are not displayed while information about the menu, volume setting, or input signal selection is being displayed on the screen. The closed caption function displays text information included in the NTSC signal, which is mainly used for TV broadcasting in North America. EN-19